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Guadalupe County sued over data center agreements; plaintiffs allege judge's conflict of interest
News Clipsanmarcosrecord.com·Guadalupe County, TX

Guadalupe County sued over data center agreements; plaintiffs allege judge's conflict of interest

The Data Center Action Coalition has sued Guadalupe County over alleged Texas Open Meetings Act violations concerning development and tax abatement agreements for two data centers, Palomino Alpha and Cloudburst. The lawsuit also claims a conflict of interest involving County Judge Kyle Kutscher, who has a financial stake in the Palomino Alpha project. An upcoming Crystal Clear Special Utility District meeting will vote on a water agreement for Palomino Alpha.

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7/28/2026
County ‘review’ period to pause data centers, high-water-use developments
News Clipsanmarcosrecord.com·Hays County, TX

County ‘review’ period to pause data centers, high-water-use developments

The Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a resolution establishing a review period until December 31 for large industrial developments, including data centers, that have significant water demands. This measure aims to address drought conditions, declining aquifer levels, and infrastructure concerns. A new High Water Demand Development Review Board will evaluate proposed projects and recommend actions.

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6/24/2026
Hays County to establish new water board and regulatory standards for data centers
News ClipKUT·Hays County, TX

Hays County to establish new water board and regulatory standards for data centers

Hays County commissioners unanimously voted to establish a review board for water-intensive developments like data centers and temporarily suspend related discretionary approvals through the end of the year. This action follows a lawsuit against Hill County by RCM Hill, LLC after it approved a similar moratorium, which was later rescinded. The new Hays County resolution aims to address water availability and conservation concerns, offering a template for other counties.

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6/23/2026